Somalia
Hargeisa’s Female Domestic Workers Struggle to Find Employment
She’d been busting her hump with laundry, cleaning, and cooking, earning a humble $6-10 daily, just enough to keep her family afloat.…
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East-Africa
Ethiopia Rejects Egypt’s Allegations Amid Intensifying Dam Conflict
Ethiopia has officially replied to the Egyptian Foreign Minister’s correspondence, characterizing the contents as a “series of unfounded claims.” Foreign Minister Taye…
Somalia
North Western State of Somalia Rights Commission Condemns MP Abiib’s Extended Imprisonment
Hargeisa (AX) — The North Western State of Somalia Human Rights Commission has voiced serious concerns about the extended incarceration of MP…
Somalia
Somalia’s President Seeks Turkey’s Help to Resolve Dispute with Regional State
MOGADISHU, Somalia – After weeks of gridlock between Somalia’s federal government and the Southwest regional authority, President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has called…
East-Africa
Somalia’s Top Court Confirms Death Penalty for Man Who Set Pregnant Wife on Fire
Sayid Ali Moalim Daoud faces the bench during his hearing on September 18, 2024, as the Somali Supreme Court reaffirms his death…
Somalia
Somali Troops Reclaim Key Al-Shabaab Stronghold in Central Region
MOGADISHU, Somalia – The Somali National Army (SNA) has successfully retaken a pivotal Al-Shabaab bastion, emphasizing their growing capability to combat violent…
Somalia
Surge in Minnesota’s Muslim Population Leads to Overabundance of Aged Qurans in Mosques
For 16 years, retired tailor Mukhtar Isse has been diligently rebinding Qurans with tape and glue, ensuring these sacred texts remain accessible…
Somalia
Turkish Citizen Arrested in Somalia Due to Improper Conduct
Turkish National Held for Misconduct in Somalia MOGADISHU, Somalia – A Banadir regional court in Mogadishu has detained a Turkish citizen following…
Somalia
Favori LLC’s Turkish Executive Detained in Somalia Over Employment Infractions
Ertugrul Karaferiyeli, Human Resources Manager at Favori LLC, working at Mogadishu’s Aden Abdulle International Airport, finds himself ensnared in allegations of labor…
Somalia
Ethiopia Strengthens Military Collaboration with China
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia – Ethiopia’s government has inked a souped-up military cooperation deal with China, aiming to swap expertise and pick up…
Somalia
Somalia Embassy Refutes Claim of $256,000 Debt to Nairobi Contractor
Somalia Embassy Refutes Contractor’s $256,000 Claim in Nairobi NAIROBI, Kenya – Somalia firmly denies allegations suggesting it owes a contractor a substantial…
